NEW MEXICO GREEN CHILE BREAKFAST BURRITOS

New Mexico Green Chile Breakfast Burritos image

Back when I lived in the Southwest, we wrapped everything up in a tortilla. Breakfast burritos in every possible combination are very popular in New Mexico. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

6 large eggs
3 large egg whites
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
Dash cayenne pepper
4 breakfast turkey sausage links, casings removed
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
6 tablespoons salsa

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, jalapeno and cayenne; set aside., Crumble sausage into a large skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain. Push sausage to the sides of pan. Pour egg mixture into center of pan. Cook and stir until set. Sprinkle with cheese and chilies. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted., Place 1/3 cup mixture off center on each tortilla. Fold sides and end over filling and roll up. Top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 232mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges